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Winter Driving

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Carry emergency gear, window
scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper
cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.

Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:

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Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.

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Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.

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Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.

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Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze

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but don't use engine

coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-20).

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Don't use the parking brake in freezing
weather as the parking brake may
freeze. Instead, shift to P with an
automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with
a manual transaxle. Block the rear
wheels.

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Snow Tires

WARNING

Mixing Tire Types:
Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident. Use only the same size
and type tires (snow, radial, or non-
radial) on all four wheels.

CAUTION

Check local regulations before using
studded tires.

Use snow tires on all four wheels

Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm

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, 4.3 psi)

more than recommended on the tire
pressure label (driver's door frame), but
never more than the maximum cold-tire
pressure shown on the tires.
Your vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used all
year around. In some extreme climates
you may find it necessary to replace them
with snow tires during the winter months
to further improve traction on snow and
ice covered roads.

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Tire Chains

This vehicle cannot be operated with tire
chains because it could cause interference
with the vehicle body and scratching.

Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

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  • 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the tires.

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